Idaho State University Student Receives Scholarship for Educator Excellence

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Olivia Smith, a ninth-grade English Language Arts and English Language Learner teacher at Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been awarded the Albion Center Scholarship for Educator Excellence. This scholarship will allow her to pursue a 100% online master's degree in instructional design and technology at Idaho State University. Smith's goal is to integrate technology into the classroom in ways that directly support student learning, especially for those who struggle with reading and writing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Olivia Smith, a teacher at Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been awarded the Albion Center Scholarship for Educator Excellence to pursue a master's degree in instructional design and technology at Idaho State University.
  • Smith's goal is to integrate technology into the classroom to support student learning, particularly for students who struggle with reading and writing.
  • The scholarship will provide Smith with up to $4,000 per semester, with a lifetime maximum of $16,000, saving her nearly 70% on graduate tuition.
  • Smith has already benefited from the Albion Center's professional development courses, which provided a self-paced format that allowed her to improve her skills while still supporting her students.
  • Smith hopes to become a leader in educational technology, sharing her knowledge with other teachers and helping them find new ways to support their students.
  • She plans to use her skills to give back to her students, school, and community.

Statistics:

  • Smith will receive up to $4,000 per semester, with a lifetime maximum of $16,000.
  • The scholarship will save Smith nearly 70% on graduate tuition.
  • Smith has already seen the value of the Albion Center's professional development courses, which provided a self-paced format that allowed her to improve her skills while still supporting her students.
  • 100% online master's degree in instructional design and technology at Idaho State University enables Smith to balance teaching with graduate education.

Sources:

  • Iowa State University news release
  • Albion Center Scholarship for Educator Excellence program
  • Idaho State University master's degree in instructional design and technology program